UGBS Department of Finance Organises Guest Lecture on Investment for Students
The Department of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) organised a guest lecture on investment for students to learn practical approaches to complement their academic learning and a clearer understanding of expectations within the investment and finance industry. The session happened on 25th March 2026 at the G1 Lecture Hall and was themed “Investment Fundamentals in Action: Insights from the Black Star Group,” It was moderated by Prof. Godfred Amewu, who welcomed participants and encouraged students to pay attention, actively engage, and ask relevant questions. He noted that the knowledge gained would help them make informed investment decisions for themselves and for clients when they enter the world of work.
Mr. Adjei Boateng, Head of Asset Management Division at Black Star Group and Vice President of CFA Society Ghana, delivered a presentation on investment frameworks. He discussed contrarian investing and forward-looking frameworks, highlighting the importance of analysing market expectations critically. He also explained the two types of companies: those operating under perfect competition and those with monopoly power, and their implications for investment decisions. Mr. Boateng further traced developments across the First to Fourth Industrial Revolutions, focusing on changes in energy, communication, and mobility. He encouraged students to build skills in emerging areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, cloud infrastructure, quantum computing, and blockchain. According to him, these fields will be highly relevant for the current generation and are expected to create significant employment opportunities.
Students at the lecture
Mr. Emmanuel Eshun, Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Black Star Group, presented on the topic “Smart Risk-Taking: Playing to Win Without Blowing It All.” He explained that risk is not simply about losing money but rather the uncertainty of outcomes. He identified different forms of risk, including volatility, permanent loss, and inflation, and emphasised that although risk cannot be eliminated, it can be managed intelligently. He encouraged students to adopt systematic and repeatable strategies for long-term outperformance. Mr. Eshun also outlined considerations for short-term, medium-term, and long-term investment goals, stressing the importance of aligning investment decisions with clearly defined objectives. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, where students sought clarification on key issues discussed.